 Why site restoration doesn’t quite mean the end
 Rendering of future Wallingford site once restoration is complete.
Check it out! We’re starting the process of site restoration in 2024. Once construction is complete, impacted areas will be restored to previous conditions across East Ballard, Fremont, Queen Anne, and Wallingford. This will include landscape restoration and repaving streets and sidewalks. But wait, what about the Ballard site? If you’ve been following along our project, you may have seen us bring up the work yet to come in Ballard.
Like in Wallingford, Ballard will need conveyance pipes. Later this year crews plan to begin construction on the conveyance pipes that will bring flows to the tunnel, and a pump station that will move flows from the tunnel to the West Point Treatment Station. Without this, the sewage in the tunnel will have no where to go. We need to complete the conveyance pipes and the pump station before we can get the tunnel up and running. This work will take some time to complete. That’s why you’ll see site restorations in 2024, but the tunnel won’t be operational until 2027.
Please visit our project website to get the most up to date information about the Ship Canal Water Quality Project in your neighborhood. Check out our Flickr albums for recent construction photos as well.
Ballard
Crews continue to perform work inside the tunnel and shaft, and haul off remaining muck, equipment, and supplies from the site.
You should anticipate noise and vibrations typical of a construction site. Crews are now working one 8-hour shift, five days a week. Some work may occur on Saturdays.
East Ballard
Crews completed the connections for the new water main in N 45th St. They continue to install utilities at the site and complete work inside the mechanical and electrical vault. Construction of the adit between the tunnel and the vertical shaft is complete. Crews have begun restoration activities at the site starting with asphalt and sidewalk demolition.
Lane closures and detours:
- NW 45th St between 11th Ave NW and 9th Ave NW remains closed through late spring 2024
- The Burke Gilman trail detour remains in place until late spring 2024
- 11th Ave NW remains open with two lanes of traffic in each direction. Flaggers may be present periodically during daytime hours to coordinate vehicles and construction traffic through the intersection.
You should anticipate:
- Heavy equipment in the area
- Noise and vibrations typical of a construction site
Regular work hours will be Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm. Night and weekend work may occur.
Fremont
Crews continue building the permanent structure inside the shaft and installing conveyance pipes that connect to the storage tunnel. They also continue installing mechanical and electrical systems inside the vault. The excavation for the vortex generator is complete.
Local closures and detours:
- On 2nd Ave NW, between Leary Way NW and NW Canal St, the street remains closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic through mid-2024
- NW Canal St is open to two-way traffic during this closure
- NW 36th St, between Leary Way NW and 3rd Ave NW, remains closed through mid-2024
- Pedestrian detours are in place on Leary Way NW; please follow all detour guidance
You should anticipate:
- Truck traffic on Leary Way NW as trucks bring materials and equipment to and from the site
- Concrete trucks entering and leaving the site
- Fans running during work hours to provide fresh air to crews working in the shaft
- Heavy equipment in the area
- Noise and vibrations typical of a construction site
Regular work hours will be Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm; and some Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm.
Wallingford
Crews completed installing conveyance pipe in the intersection of Stone Way N and N 35th St. Another crew is installing the segment of conveyance pipe in the intersection of Interlake Ave N and N 35th St. Crews also continue to build the permanent walls inside the shaft and the above-ground electrical building, as well as the sidewalk on the north side of N 35th St.
The pedestrian crossing on the south side of the intersection of Stone Way N and N 35th St is closed. Pedestrians need to follow the approved detour route and cross Stone Way N at N 34th St. A temporary pedestrian walkway is put in place after construction work hours and on weekends to allow pedestrians to cross N 35th St at Stone Way N.
N 36th St between Wallingford Ave N and Stone Way N is restricted to local access only. Please follow the approved detour map when driving in the area.
See our detour maps for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
N 35th St closure vehicle detour
- Traffic is detoured via N 40th St and Wallingford Ave N, and via Woodland Park Ave N and N 34th St
- The all-way stops remain in place at Woodland Park Ave N at both N 35th St and N 34th St, and at Wallingford Ave N and N 35th St
- Stone Way N between N 34th St and N 35th St remains closed to vehicles and bicycles
- Please adhere to Road Closed, Local Access Only, and Traffic Revision Ahead signage and follow marked detour routes
N 35th St closure bicycle detour
- Bicyclists are detoured to the west on N 35th St and Woodland Park Ave N
- Access to the Burke Gilman Trail is on N 34th St at Stone Way N and at Troll Ave N
- Please dismount and walk if you use the sidewalk
You should anticipate:
- N 35th St between Stone Way N and Interlake Ave N and the intersection of N 35th St and Stone Way N are closed
- Trucks coming in and out of the site
- Heavy equipment in the area
- Vibrations typical of a construction site
- Truck traffic from the North Transfer Station hauling waste away from the station beginning at 5 am (for up to four hours), 7 days a week. Flaggers will be on site to help control traffic and direct trucks out of the gate if needed.
- Road and periodic sidewalk closures
- Temporary bus stops on Woodland Park Ave N are relocated; Metro bus routes 31, 32, and northbound 62 detoured. Southbound bus route 62 is unchanged. Please view service advisories on King County Metro’s website.
We understand that traffic is a challenge in this area. We continue to keep an eye on neighborhood impacts and add new signage for detours and safe access to businesses. Businesses are open and ready to serve the community. Please support local businesses and follow all detour signage and safety directions when traveling through the work area.
Regular work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 am to 6 pm. Night and weekend work may occur periodically.
Queen Anne
Crews continue installing utilities at the site. The duct bank work is complete and water service work has begun.
Local closures and detours:
- Localized Ship Canal Trail detour at least through mid-2024 (see map). Please continue to remain alert when moving through this area.
- West Ewing Mini Park parking closure through mid-2024
You should anticipate:
- Trucks coming in and out of the site
- Heavy equipment in the area
- Noise and vibrations typical of a construction site
Regular work hours will be Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm. Night and weekend work may occur.
Contact Us
Please email SPU_ShipCanalProject@seattle.gov with questions or comments or call our hotline at (206) 701-0233. You can also find information online at spushipcanal.participate.online.
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